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1、There is a famous quote: "Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase (努力获得) perfection we can catch excellence." Perfectionism provides meaning, yet unknown to the perfectionist, it's often built on a foundation of sand. Most of the time, perfectionists don't even know why they want this.
In treatment, I often use thought experiments, asking people to consider alternative lives and even fantastic versions of them. Philosophy and psychology are so deeply connected because how we live is closely associated with a basic belief of why we should live in some manner. Deep thought is the foundation of a sound and healthy mind. So, therapy (心理治疗) can help patients explore the assumptions of their goals.
Perfectionism can be viewed in several ways. One version implies the pursuit of harmony, where one achieves a state of balance. This version of the construct views perfectionism as a process rather than an end state — a constant attempt to become a better fit in one's environment. Another version of perfectionism, and the much more common one, imagines perfection to extremes. So, for example, one may wish to become the best parent, the best in their profession, and have enough time left over to enjoy hobbies and a social life, all at the same time.
Patients are often asked by me to seriously consider whether others deserve the perfect versions of them, and if so, then why? Because perfectionists tend to base their self-worth on their contributions, they frequently fail to note that others may fail to be perfect contributors. Moreover, I ask: Will others' praise finally make you like yourself? The answer, surprisingly, is often no. No because effort feels one-sided. No because they don't love their contributions for their own sake (因其本身). And no because they still don't feel appreciated or respected.
Life after perfectionism can still have some degree of perfectionism in it. But this life likely includes the pursuit of perfection for its own sake and at one's own pace. This version of perfection is based on a very strong feeling of enthusiasm and a clear sense of importance.
(1)、What does the author say about perfectionism?A、It rests on shaky grounds. B、It does more good than harm. C、It sets the stage for excellence. D、It comes with unexplained reasons.(2)、Who has the more common version of perfectionism?A、An athlete perfecting his ability in a sport. B、A manager demanding the best in everything. C、An academic learning more about his discipline. D、A mother hoping to gradually be a better parent.(3)、What does the answer imply about perfectionists in paragraph 4?A、They're unlikely to love themselves. B、They make one-sided contributions. C、They're unsatisfied with outside praise. D、They fail to win others' appreciation.(4)、What should people do for a healthy pursuit of perfection?A、Act out of passion and purpose. B、Rule out long-term perfectionism. C、Figure out versions of perfectionism. D、Prioritize improvement over perfection. -
2、On a hot Saturday evening in May, I reported to Terminal 4 of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. There, in a small conference room behind an unmarked door, I put on a name tag (标牌) and joined 18 other nervous-looking people hoping to be cured by Captain Ron, a 78-year-old former commercial pilot who delivers a lecture to nervous fliers roughly once a month.
I'd experienced 21 years of unmemorable flights before my own fear of flying took hold, which did not result from a recent succession of frightening plane crashes. Years ago, I was traveling from my home state of Iowa to New York City for a job. I was already nervous about moving, and then, somewhere above Illinois, the plane hit turbulence (湍流) and dropped what felt like a thousand feet. Several people screamed. They were all okay, and, physically, so was I. But I had unlocked a new fear.
Captain Ron's class took place on an immobile Southwest airplane. After introductions, he handed out boarding passes bearing our names, and together we marched through security and boarded. For the next hour, Captain Ron taught us how much time is generally required for a plane to be in the air and how much fuel planes typically carry for domestic flights. We were reminded that turbulence, while unpleasant, is not dangerous. We learned about strategies for powering our emotional "elephant brain" with our logical "rider brain" and were advised to do an "actionable task" like journaling about our anxiety or solving rapid-fire math problems to distract (转移注意力) ourselves during takeoff.
Captain Ron didn't erase my fear entirely, but he gave me something even more valuable: a new viewpoint. I came to see that fear, in essence, is nothing to be ashamed of. True courage, then, may not lie in the absence of fear, but in the gentle act of carrying it with us without judgment, as we continue to move forward.
(1)、Why did the author come to Terminal 4?A、To attend a class. B、To have the room marked. C、To hold a meeting. D、To give emotional support.(2)、What caused the author's new fear years ago?A、A series of plane incidents. B、A specific flying experience. C、A scream of the fellow passenger. D、A move to an unfamiliar city.(3)、Which aspect of Captain Ron's class does paragraph 3 mainly focus on?A、The venue. B、The content. C、The schedule. D、The significance.(4)、What lesson does the author learn?A、Watching out for the absence of fear. B、Trying to erase fear with courage. C、Seeing things from various viewpoints. D、Progressing despite the presence of fear. -
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(1)、How does the training event benefit participants?A、By giving their life purpose. B、By changing their lifestyle. C、By providing job opportunities. D、By partnering with professionals.(2)、What is a feature of this health coaching career?A、It is dependent on medical basics. B、It is limited to online interactions. C、It has flexible work arrangements. D、It focuses more on physical fitness.(3)、What can participants get from the course?A、A 3-day online training program. B、A training schedule with 5 levels. C、A 12-month professional practice. D、A globally recognized certificate. -
4、阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
This time, Mira wasn't asking the AI to polish her essays. Instead, she typed a question that had been pressing on her heart for weeks: "Why won't Grandma eat properly?"
It was early January. After finishing her exams, Mira had returned to her hometown to spend some quiet days with her grandmother. The old woman had once been a legend — she'd worked as a tailor (裁缝), made dresses for half the village and saved enough to open her own shop.
Time had taken its toll. Now her eyesight had dimmed, her fingers trembled, but she was still that legendary woman who lived on her own terms. Whenever someone ladled (用勺子舀) soup into her bowl, she would push it away, murmuring, "I don't need it. Save it for yourselves." Every meal played out the same way. It broke Mira's heart.
Actually, the family was doing well. There was plenty of food, plenty of love. So why did eating — a simple, everyday act — seem like a burden to her?
She tried reasoning with her, but the more she talked, the more Grandma resisted. Until one day, in a moment of frustration, she blurted out, "Grandma, you make me so sad when you act like this." The old woman froze, then sighed. "I'm over seventy. I won't be around much longer. It doesn't matter how I eat."
The words cut deep. Mira thought about taking her to a psychologist (心理医生) but knew she'd refuse. So she turned to an old companion, the AI.
The response came quickly. Grandma was refusing food because she felt like she no longer had a place in the family. The AI offered suggestions: Help her feel secure and needed.
注意:
(1)续写词数应为 150 左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: With AI's assistance, Mira began her plan.
Paragraph 2: As meals became less of a battle, Mira decided to relight the sparkle in grandmother's eyes.
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5、假定你是李华,上周在接待国际交换生的过程中,因为文化差异,发生了一个小尴尬。请写一封电子邮件给英国笔友Jenny,内容包括:
1. 事情经过;
2. 所获启示。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Jenny,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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6、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, Lijiang Ancient City in Yunnan Province remarkably preserves the unique culture of the Naxi people and their(spirit) connection to nature. Founded in the 13th century, it is known China's only ancient city built without a defensive wall.
The city is full of natural beauty and attracts visitors from all over the world. Snow-capped mountains, ancient architecture, and waterways create unforgettable experience. Traditional wooden buildings(decorate) with red lanterns, along with the sound of local musicians performing Naxi instruments, display the region's most distinctive cultureseems frozen in time. Regular celebrations like the Torch Festival provide a festive atmosphere full of local characteristics.
As important carriers of traditional cultural heritage, ancient cities like Lijiang(strengthen) cultural conservation alongside tourism development so far. Last year, the National Cultural Heritage Administration issued policies encouraging social forces to share the(responsible) of protecting cultural architecture.
"Through these measures, we can better protect historical objects,in doing so, promote sustainable tourism," said Su Yawei, manager of Taiyuan Ancient County. Professor GengYeqiang also highlighted that by(include) in cultural tourism circles, ancient cities can stimulate local economies during heritage preservation.
"When modern cities(systemic) integrate their past, both cultural preservation and tourism development benefit," Su concluded.
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7、Are you able to cook a healthy meal? Are you able to manage your money well? Are you able to sew on a button? This highlights a significant gap in modern education, which heavily prioritizes academic achievement and strict testing, often at the expense of practical life skills.
Schools have done well in preparing us to be academic achievers in school, but may not have prepared us well enough in developing life skills. For those without these basic skills, the pandemic lockdown was a rude shock. With restaurants closed and home services stopped, it would have been satisfying to cook a meal or fix a light bulb. It's a shame that schools produce scholarly individuals who are unprepared for simple home tasks.
For example, financial management fosters responsibility and caution, while lessons on investment teach wealth growth. Equipped with this literacy, students can better discuss financial goals with parents, and budgeting knowledge can steer them away from overspending. Thus, in our complex world, schools must teach beyond academic subjects.
After all, all the responsibility cannot be transferred to the home. The argument for parents teaching practical life skills overlooks modern realities. Many working parents lack the time, and some may not possess the proficiency themselves..
Sandra Carey, a writer, puts it appropriately: "Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life." School is not simply a place to pass knowledge and prepare us for a career.
A. Thus, a balanced approach is needed early on.
B. For instance, many communities offer evening classes for adults.
C. Instead, it equips us with the wisdom to construct a fulfilling life.
D. Not many of us can confidently nod our heads to these questions.
E. Consequently, the central role in bridging this gap must fall to our schools.
F. By integrating practical skills, schools can teach a more complete set of life values.
G. Yet practical skills such as cooking and housekeeping are essential in the real world.
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8、As the holiday season approaches, products featuring artificial intelligence are raising alarms among child safety advocates. Consumer groups warn that AI-powered toys may endanger children's well-being due to insufficient regulation and research, urging demands for stricter oversight.
"These toys lack evidence of benefits for kids, face zero AI regulation, and their marketing creates serious risks," said Rachel Franz of Fairplay, a tech watchdog. The concerns intensified after a Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) investigation revealed an AI teddy bear named Olly's Kumquat could discuss sensitive topics despite being marketed as a "relationship enhancer." "I was shocked by how openly it addressed inappropriate content," reported PIRG's Teresa Murray.
Before the report, parents, technology researchers and lawmakers had already raised concerns about the impact of bots on minors' mental health. Experts highlight that children may form emotional bonds with bots without realizing they are not human. "Kids might expect unconditional support or prefer bots over real relationships," warned Jacqueline Woolley of the University of Texas. Companies also collect children's data without transparency (透明), increasing privacy risks."Children may share deeply personal thoughts with toys lacking security measures," said Franz.
While acknowledging potential educational uses — like language learning — advocates urge caution. "AI toys shouldn't be banned, but must prove safety through research before remaining on shelves," Franz insisted.
Following PIRG's report, OllyAI halted production of the bear toys for a safety review. Meanwhile, 80 organizations, including Fairplay, advised families to avoid AI toys this season, emphasizing that traditional offline toys have well-documented benefits without the risks created by AI.
Toy manufacturers responded defensively. Curro, maker of The Grotto, promised to investigate concerns while ensuring child safety. Mattel clarified its OpenAI products target "families and older audiences," banning users under 13 and stressing AI as a "supplement, not replacement" for traditional play. Yet Franz questioned Mattel's safeguards: "How will they prevent kids from accessing these products?"
As AI integration expands in children's products, the debate centers on balancing innovation with protection. Until studies confirm safety and ethical standards, critics argue caution — not convenience — should guide holiday gift choices.
(1)、What problem did the PIRG investigation find about the AI teddy bear?A、It promoted inappropriate physical activities for children. B、It failed to function properly during standard safety tests. C、It was found to be collecting personal financial information. D、It addressed subjects that differed from its intended function.(2)、What does paragraph 3 focus on?A、The potential risks of traditional toys. B、The dangers AI toys might bring to kids. C、The lack of safety in most children's toys. D、The way AI toys replace real friends for kids.(3)、What does the underlined word "halted" in paragraph 5 probably mean?A、Suspended. B、Ignored. C、Opposed. D、Expanded.(4)、What can be inferred from Mattel's statement about its AI products?A、They plan to replace its traditional toys. B、They position AI as an optional addition. C、They admit AI toys cannot be educational. D、They believe the age restrictions are reliable. -
9、Mark Levine, a 77-year-old American professor, has spent nearly twenty years living and working in China. On teaching days, he leaves his apartment in Beijing's Haidian District before sunrise and travels over thirty kilometers to Minzu University's Fengtai campus. Although he moves slowly, he maintains an active schedule, balancing his work as a teacher, writer, and musician. Levine often explains that these roles help him stay connected to the society he regards as home.
His interest in China began while he was working for a U.S. labor organization dedicated to improving conditions for low-income workers. As a sociologist, he examined how different countries addressed social inequality and was particularly impressed by China's progress. Later, a job offer from a college in Huai'an convinced him to take a decisive step and begin a new chapter.
He still remembers his first evening in Huai'an, when the streets were crowded with bicycles, a scene that signaled how different his new environment would be. Over the years, he traveled to every provincial-level region in China and delivered lectures at more than eighty universities.
In 2007, Levine moved to Beijing. His small apartment is filled with plants, guitars, books about China, and souvenirs from his travels — items that record the life he has built on his own. Although his family lives far away, he insists that he does not feel lonely, largely because of the friendships he has formed with colleagues, neighbors, and students.
A key moment in his life came when he met Fu Han, a piano teacher who later became his musical partner. Hoping to present a more complete picture of China to the world, they began writing songs together. A spring festival he spent with her family in rural Hubei left him particularly moved and inspired one of his songs about the warmth he experienced there.
In 2016, Levine received Chinese permanent residence, which strengthened his sense of belonging. Today, well known in his neighborhood, he is often greeted by children who call him "Grandpa Santa."
(1)、Why did Levine move to China at first?A、To take up a post. B、To further his study. C、To find a well-paid job. D、To explore a college.(2)、How does Levine mainly keep loneliness away while living far from his family?A、By writing songs about home. B、By traveling to various places. C、By occupying himself in work. D、By building social connections.(3)、What does Levine's cooperation with Fu Han imply?A、It encouraged him to pursue music full time. B、It pushed him to learn traditional instruments. C、It helped him become an established performer. D、It allowed him to share local stories effectively.(4)、What is the text mainly about?A、A sociologist's fight for workers. B、A foreigner's life rooted in China. C、A foreign teacher's route to fame. D、A professor's music achievements. -
10、Zootopia 2 is a 2025 American animated comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. It once again follows Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, this time as they follow reptile Gary De'Snake across Zootopia and try to clear their names after being framed.
Plot
At the Zootenial Gala, a poisonous snake named Gary De'Snake kidnaps family leader Milton Lynxley to access an old journal. Framed as partners in crime, Judy and Nick become runaways. They helped Gary recover the journal, revealing his great-grandmother Agnes as Zootopia's true founder, wronged by the Lynxley family. Finally reptiles return to the city, while Judy and Nick are cleared of all charges.
Release
Zootopia 2 premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles on November 13, 2025, and was released in the United States by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on November 26, 2025. Two days later, it was released in the United Kingdom.
Marketing
In November 2025, as a publicity stunt, three remote-controlled cars with animatronic puppets of the film's characters appeared in Los Angeles. They consisted of Nick, Judy, and Gary in a purple car, Finnick in his brown van, and Flash in his sports car. The stunt was reportedly received well by the public.
Box office
As of December 9, 2025, Zootopia 2 has grossed $230.1 million in the United States and Canada, and $742.2 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $972.3 million.
Critical response
Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale, the same score as the first film. On the other hand, Peter Bradshaw, writing a review for The Guardian, gave the film two out of five stars. He described it as "a soulless movie made by just following a formula, filled with jokes that feel safe and approved by the studio."
(1)、When was Zootopia 2 released in the United Kingdom?A、On November 13, 2025. B、On November 26, 2025. C、On November 28, 2025. D、On December 9, 2025.(2)、What did the studio do to promote the film?A、It invested $230.1 million to advertise the film. B、It paraded character puppets in remote-controlled cars. C、It invited the reporter to publicize the upcoming film. D、It released a series of short videos about the main plot.(3)、Where is the text possibly from?A、A journal on film reviews. B、An entertainment website. C、A textbook on movie history. D、A newspaper on global news. -
11、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给的段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Seeking peace away from the busy city life, Lilan came to Mulei, hoping for quietness and simplicity. Surprisingly, she found something deeper — a connection with the land and the people.
Lilan was a lifestyle blogger who often shared stories of slow living and rural beauty online. Though she had come to Mulei simply to rest and recharge, her camera had quietly captured the golden fields, the morning mist over the farmland, and the warm faces of the villagers — moments full of quiet strength and natural charm.
This year, Mulei was blessed with bright sunshine and favorable weather. Thanks to abundant sunlight and clean groundwater, the chickpea fields stretched out in a golden sea of promise. After harvest, the villagers turned these chickpeas into delicious dishes and shared with Lilan. As she tasted the warm chickpea bread, creamy chickpea soymilk, and fresh yogurt topped with roasted chickpeas, Lilan exclaimed in admiration, saying that in big cities, such original and unprocessed foods would surely be very popular. However, along with the good harvest came worries.
One day, when Lilan was filming the natural beauty near the field, she noticed the villagers' frowns. Sister Hong let out a long breath as she wiped sweat from her forehead. "We've taken care of these crops every day, watering at dawn and weeding until dark," she said. "But now, local buyers are offering very low prices. It's not even enough to pay for seeds and our hard work." She looked down at her rough hands. "If things don't change, all this effort will be wasted."
Uncle Xu nodded in agreement. He held out a handful of dried chickpeas. "There are so many imported beans in the market now," he said quietly. "We can't sell ours easily. We don't know how to reach customers outside the village."
Lilan listened in silence and was lost in thought. Since arriving in Mulei, the villagers ha treated her like family. Their smiles were honest, their hearts open. Now, seeing their frustration, Lilan felt a strong desire to help. She looked at the golden fields around her, then at the tired faces of the farmers.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As someone with many online followers, an idea came to her.
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When the last batch of beans was shipped out, the villagers held a small celebration.
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12、学校英语俱乐部计划在校园科技节举行英文演讲比赛,主题是"AI生成的艺术作品算不算真正的艺术?"请你写一篇英文演讲稿,内容包括:
1.你的看法;
2.你的理由。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Are AI-generated Artworks Real Art?
Good afternoon, dear teachers and classmates.
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Thank you for listening!
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13、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
As temperatures drop in Beijing, the city's ski season is officially open for business. Since hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics, the ski industry (become) a major driver of growth for China's winter sports sector. The Yanqing Olympic Zone, hosting Alpine events during the Games, now attracts numerous families and young enthusiasts. To meet growing demand, its managers are expanding beginner areas while (maintain) Olympic-standard snow quality.
A 14-kilometer track, praised one of Asia's longest, offers beginners a thrilling experience. The (major) of visitors are young people, who regard skiing as essential part of their winter leisure activities. Their willingness to invest in high-tech equipment and ski fashion is (effective) driving the emergence of innovative consumption patterns in the industry. The popularity shows ice and snow resources are transforming into cultural tourism (highlight).
The integration of ice and snow resources into cultural tourism industries has brought significant economic benefits to local areas. Skiing not only provides people with opportunities to engage in outdoor sports but also (extend) the lasting influence of the Olympics, promoting the healthy. development of related industries. This progress signals a bright future for snow sports, (fuel) by post-Olympic enthusiasm and increasing public participation.
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14、Five years ago, my husband Ken and I walked into our new country backyard and spotted two apple trees. I instantly1 Grandma and Mama's apple pies. They always competed with each other, offering their own special apple pies, and the kitchen was always filled with a(n)2 smell.
"Even if you're penniless," Grandma said, "you always have a3 with an apple tree." Though our family wasn't4, we lived in a town where everyone had apple trees. I could still remember those cooler autumn evenings when the family enjoyed pies with coffee in the doorway, waiting for the stars to emerge.
Ken smiled as I stared at the trees, fascinated. "My whole childhood was5 with apple pies, and I'll bake lots of them now," I said as I picked one fruit from the tree, only to be6 to find it was a Red Delicious, good for snacking but not pies. Fortunately, the other tree grew Golden Delicious, perfect for7.
I hummed as I looked for Grandma's old8, but soon was reminded of my lifelong trouble: I could never make a proper crust (外壳). No matter how hard I tried, my crusts always felt like rough leather. Frustrated, I put the recipe away, and decided to9 the apple trees — symbols of my10.
But this past autumn, as the economy11, Grandma's words came back to me. I wandered into the backyard and collected a basket of Golden Delicious.12, I made my first "impossible" apple pie perfectly — it made its own crust! Encouraged by this success, I13 to try an apple crisp, apple cheese bread and even a special dish called glazed apple daisy.
After all my efforts, I've mentally awarded myself an A. I might not be as skilled as Grandma or Mama, but I'm just as14. And by baking all our desserts myself, I'd saved enough to buy Grandpa's special coffee flavoring — a small luxury that feels like an15 to our sweet-filled past.
(1)A 、forgot B 、recalled C 、doubted D 、imagined(2)A 、pleasant B 、strong C 、strange D 、terrible(3)A 、gift B 、choice C 、treat D 、reward(4)A 、well-off B 、hard-working C 、kind-hearted D 、low-key(5)A 、left B 、marked C 、equipped D 、stuck(6)A 、excited B 、relieved C 、disappointed D 、ashamed(7)A 、selling B 、planting C 、storing D 、baking(8)A 、recipe B 、book C 、tool D 、dish(9)A 、water B 、ignore C 、protect D 、observe(10)A 、hesitation B 、resolution C 、effort D 、defeat(11)A 、recovered B 、worsened C 、stabilized D 、developed(12)A 、Hopefully B 、Gradually C 、Unexpectedly D 、Naturally(13)A 、went on B 、made sure C 、slowed down D 、took over(14)A 、generous B 、economical C 、stubborn D 、curious(15)A 、honor B 、apology C 、alternative D 、exception -
15、Can you imagine taking your house apart, piece by piece, and putting it back together again every time you move to a new location? That's just what many families in Mongolia do, as often as three or four times a year.
In small groups of two to six households, Mongolian nomads (游牧民) traditionally travel from grassland to grassland. However, all this moving would be much more difficult without a round, portable tent called a ger. Members of a Mongolian family can take a ger apart in less than an hour. Then they load the pieces on the backs of camels or on an animal-drawn cart, an SUV, or a small truck.
Nomads treat the ger's entrance with respect. Instead, they shout, "Nokhoi khor!", which means "Hold your dog!" Traditionally, relatives, friends, and even strangers may drop in at any time. The family always keeps a bowl of dried cheese balls and other treats ready for guests.
Although some of their details have changed through the years, gers have sheltered Mongolians since the time of Genghis Khan. Their core design has remained largely unchanged for centuries. Nowadays, even some permanent town residents live in gers. For instance, rapid urbanization and climate change have led to a decrease in grassland, making it increasingly difficult for nomadic families to sustain their herding lifestyle.
Nevertheless, the round white ger remains the symbol of home, warmth, and hospitality in Mongolia.
A. It takes about an hour to put the house back together.
B. Visitors never knock on the colorfully decorated door.
C. Today, the future of the nomadic way of life is uncertain.
D. This makes sure their herds will have enough grass to feed on.
E. Many nomads rely on traditional skills to fit together gers quickly.
F. Meanwhile, the lifestyle centering on the ger has faced increased threats.
G. This reflects their belief that the fire place, vital for survival, deserves great respect.
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16、Chinese scientists have recently developed the world's first robot capable of conducting the full-process breeding of plants, highlighting the deep integration of biotechnology and artificial intelligence technologies in the agricultural intelligent breeding sector.
GEAIR, the name of this new AI-based robot model, is expected to facilitate a breeding shift from experience-driven to precision agriculture. A scene once limited to a science fiction movie has now become a reality in a greenhouse, where GEAIR accurately identified a flower and extended its robotic arms to gently complete hybrid pollination. It moved effectively among the flowers and precisely carried out the whole breeding process. "AI and robots offer vast opportunities in shifting hybrid breeding toward precision agriculture to enhance crop yields, reduce costs and promote sustainable practices," said Xu Cao, a researcher at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Hybrid breeding, which seeks to ensure the "superior birth and raising" of crops, is an important way to enhance both crop yield and quality. However, massive repetitive cross-pollination operations are time-consuming and labor-intensive, according to Xu. Compared with the process involved in producing well-known hybrid rice varieties, GEAIR can apply new-generation breeding technologies, such as a speed-breeding approach, to achieve rapid customized breeding of superior varieties.
Through AI visual recognition and positioning technologies, GEAIR is able to accurately move among crops to perform cross-pollination operations, thereby enhancing breeding efficiency. For instance, in soybean breeding, this robotized approach is expected to break through a bottleneck in soybean hybrid breeding and significantly increase per-unit yield, Xu revealed.
"Our study initiated an intelligent breeding model of integrated biotechnology, AI and robot labor, marking China's successful pioneering efforts in realizing intelligent robotized hybrid breeding," Xu said. "It also shows the application prospects of ‘AI for science' in the sector of biological breeding," he added.
The study team has demonstrated the potential of GEAIR in boosting efficiency and lowering costs through automated, faster breeding of climate-resistant crops, said Yang Minghao, an associate researcher of the Institute of Automation of the CAS.
(1)、What is an advantage of GEAIR?A、Being experience-driven. B、Producing superior varieties. C、Performing accurate operations. D、Moving rapidly among the plants.(2)、How is paragraph 3 developed?A、By making contrast. B、By giving a definition. C、By analyzing causes. D、By providing examples.(3)、What is the possible result of using GEAIR?A、Speeding up the crop harvesting. B、Increasing breeding productivity. C、Overcoming a bottleneck in sowing. D、Reducing the cost of transporting seeds.(4)、What are the last two paragraphs mainly about?A、The efforts of the study team. B、The integration of technology. C、The significance of the robot model. D、The prospect of biological breeding. -
17、Do people from different cultures and environments see the world differently? Two recent studies offer opposite views on this long-standing question, and the answer is more complex than either suggests.
Ivan Kroupin from the London School of Economics studied people's understanding of the Coffer illusion (错觉). He found that people in the UK and US mostly saw squares first, while rural Namibians usually saw circles. To explain this, his team used the "carpentered world" hypothesis ("木匠世界"假说), first put forward over 60 years ago. This hypothesis says Westerners live in environments full of straight lines and right angles (such as modern buildings), which train their eyes to notice these shapes. However, rural Namibians live in areas with round huts and fewer sharp angles, so they tend to notice circles first. Other similar experiments also supported this conclusion.

People also applied the "carpentered world" hypothesis to explain the Müller-Lyer illusion, which refers to a visual phenomenon where two equal-length lines seem different because of arrowheads pointing inward or outward. They once claimed that Westerners' sensitivity to this illusion came from their carpentered environments. However, Dorsa Amir and Chaz Firestone's study on the Müller-Lyer illusion carefully and convincingly challenge this explanation. They point out that animals like guppies and pigeons also experience this illusion in both senses of touch and sight. Besides, in one of their referring experiments, nine children born blind due to eye disease felt this illusion right after the recovery surgery. Not only had these children not seen highly carpentered environments — they hadn't seen anything before at all.
Why the discrepancy? There are several possibilities. Perhaps there are reasons why cross-cultural variability should be expected for the Coffer but not the Müller-Lyer illusion: the Coffer illusion may depend on attention rather than basic perception. It's also worth noting that the Kroupin study has some potential weaknesses. For example, the UK/US and Namibian participants were exposed to the illusions using very different methods.
In fact, while cultural differences in perception seem reasonable, the key truth is that perception is not a direct reflection of the world. The objective world no doubt exists, but the world we experience is always an active construction, in which the brain uses sensory signals to update and adjust its best interpretation of what's going on. What we experience is this interpretation, not a "readout" of the sensory information.
(1)、What can be learned from Kroupin's study?A、Namibians were trained to notice straight lines. B、People from diverse cultures saw shapes differently. C、UK participants saw circles more often than squares. D、People's living environments affect their visual habits.(2)、What evidence did Amir and Firestone use to challenge the hypothesis?A、Both illusions affect people in carpentered environments. B、Westerners are more sensitive to the Müller-Lyer illusion. C、Animals like guppies and pigeons can see two lines of equal length. D、Müller-Lyer illusion even works for kids recovering from visual loss.(3)、What does the underlined word "discrepancy" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A、Belief. B、Contrast. C、Explanation. D、Expectation.(4)、Why does the author mention "active construction" in the last paragraph?A、To encourage people to trust the sensory information. B、To prove perception is a direct reflection of the world. C、To stress brains build interpretations via sensory signals. D、To give an example of cultural differences in perception. -
18、Bonnie Blumberg had always known her mother, Janice Goldstein, was creative and kind. Goldstein spent countless hours sewing costumes for her daughter's school plays — and even for the entire class, a dedication Blumberg took for granted.
Everything changed in 2017 when Goldstein suffered multiple strokes, losing the use of her right side and eventually needing a wheelchair. Two years ago, while helping her mother move to a smaller home, Blumberg discovered three unfinished knit (编织) sweaters: one blue-and-white for her mother, one purple for herself, and a cardigan for her daughter.
Not a knitter herself, Blumberg brought the sweaters to a local knitting store. There, she learned about Loose Ends, a nonprofit that connects volunteers with unfinished craft projects left by loved ones who have died or become disabled. Founded about two years ago, the organization now has nearly 30,000 "finishers" who have taken over about 3,500 projects.
Through Loose Ends, Blumberg was matched with Anna Minmier, a skilled knitter since age nine. She came across the Loose Ends project on the internet and immediately signed up to be a finisher. The project reminded her of her own family: Her grandmother was a knitter as well, until her old age made it hard to complete those delicate waltz-like movements.
Minmier spent months finishing the sweaters, and said she was happy to have a part in what she saw as a beautiful story connecting generations. For Minmier, knitting these pieces became a labor of love. She spent her evenings carefully following patterns, enjoying both the challenge and the emotional significance of the work. "Honestly, it feels a little selfish," she said, "I get to do my hobby for free while helping someone."
When Blumberg finally received the completed sweaters — after her mother passed away in September last year — she held more than clothing; she held memories knitted with love across generations.
As Loose Ends co-founder Jennifer Simonic explains, "It's not just being nice. It's giving people something they can hug when missing someone. That's a big deal."
(1)、Why did Bonnie Blumberg turn to a knitting store?A、To learn how to knit herself from experts. B、To ask for advice on storing handmade clothes. C、To find someone to finish her mother's sweaters. D、To donate the sweaters to a nonprofit organization.(2)、What can we infer about Anna Minnier from the passage?A、She joined Loose ends for extra income. B、She got inner satisfaction from the project. C、She started knitting to honor her grandmother. D、She preferred simple patterns to challenging ones.(3)、According to Jennifer Simonic, what matters most to Loose ends?A、Preserving emotional bonds through items. B、Providing free craft training for volunteers. C、Helping disabled people learn knitting skills. D、Connecting knitters with professional designers.(4)、Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A、A Finisher's Story B、A Family Tradition C、A Mother's Last Wish D、A Tight-knit Community -
19、Major Causes of Road Traffic Accidents
Road traffic accidents are caused by a number of factors which can be grouped into three categories: human factors, vehicle factors and road environment factors. Table l explains such factors and gives examples.
Table 1: Factors involved in road traffic accidents
Factor
Description
Example
Human
Things people do or don't do
Speeding, not obeying traffic rules, using phones while driving
Vehicle
Things that are wrong with the vehicle
Weak brakes, no seat belts in car, old tyres
Road environment
Things outside the vehicle that affect driving
Condition of road, time of day, weather conditions, road repairs

One factor alone or several factors together can cause an accident. However, human actions are by far the greatest causes of car accidents.
Diagram 1 shows that human factors are involved in 95% of all car accidents. Although other factors are also involved in 28% of these accidents, in 67% of cases, human factors alone are the cause of the accident.

Although behavior such as not paying attention to the road, turning suddenly to avoid an animal and eating while driving causes accidents, most road deaths are caused by speeding, driving after drinking alcohol, driving when tired and not wearing seat belts. As shown in Diagram 2, speeding is involved in more deaths than any other behavior in both city (50%) and country accidents (32%). Drivers and/ or passengers not wearing seat belts is the second most common cause of road deaths. It is important to note that the statistics in Diagram 2 add up to more than 100%. This is because two or more factors are often combined to cause an accident.
(1)、Which belongs to the second highest causes of road accidents?A、People not wearing seat belts. B、Lights not functioning in roads. C、Drivers not obeying traffic rules. D、Things not going well with the car.(2)、What can be learned from Diagram 2?A、Country drivers are less likely to get tired. B、Drunk driving causes more deaths in cities. C、City drivers tend to drive faster than country drivers. D、Speeding causes more deaths in cities than in countries.(3)、What will probably be discussed in the following paragraphs?A、How to design a safer vehicle. B、The dangers of driving a car. C、How to prevent deaths on roads. D、The effect of alcohol on driving. -
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